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Posted Thursday November 01, 2012, About: Erickson believes Oregon may be nation's No. 1
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Posted Thursday November 01, 2012, About: Erickson believes Oregon may be nation's No. 1
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Posted Thursday August 23, 2012, About: USC opens 'huge' recruiting advantage
Nothing wrong with hope.
Posted Tuesday August 21, 2012, About: Sub-par Sunday scrimmage made Barkley sick
I agree Kiffin's been on his best behavior since leaving Tennessee, and he recruits as well as anyone in the country. But IMO the jury is still out on his coaching ability. He beat Oregon last season, but lost to ASU. He's 1-1 vs ND, losing one that should never have been lost. So far, we have mixed results. And preseason rankings are evidence of exactly nothing.
Posted Tuesday August 21, 2012, About: Sub-par Sunday scrimmage made Barkley sick
Lots can happen in the next 4 years. I doubt he wants another college, but if he's doing well some pro team could make him an offer he can't refuse. Things are going okay with Haden right now, but I wouldn't say those two are kindred spirits. I'm just not taking anything for granted.
Posted Tuesday August 21, 2012, About: Sub-par Sunday scrimmage made Barkley sick
A lot of skill positions leaving after this year. With the scholly handicap, Kiffin won't be able to reload the way Carroll did. Trojans get a shot this year, but 2013-2015 Kiffin will be successful if he can just win the Pac12 South. If he's still around after that....
Posted Tuesday August 07, 2012, About: USC's offense historically explosive?
The lead mentions the big jump in USC's O from '04 to '05. Since the '05 team couldn't get it done, I'd rather have a better balanced team like '04. Don't know how good USC's D is, but for sure the toughest test will come from Leach, Chip Kelly, Sarkisian, Tedford, etc, in conference rather than post season.

IF USC's O can carry them to the final game and IF one SEC team can run the gauntlet, it could be the best O vs the best D balancing each other out. In that case the SEC O vs USC's D could decide the winner. Still too soon to tell...
Posted Thursday August 02, 2012, About: Redd may split carries
If I understand your comment, you're concerned for the Trojans' juju because they may have picked up a selfish player and the coach may go off his meds and start singing Rocky Top.

After careful consideration of your concerns, I've decided I still like USC's chances for 2012 and barring a rash of injuries, the player and coach you referred to should do just fine this year. Thanks, anyway.
Posted Thursday August 02, 2012, About: Redd may split carries
Looked it up and you're right. Last year was USC's worst for recruiting in the last 10. It was still better than Oregon's best year yet. And USC is listed as the #1 reccruiter for 2013, so where are they losing recruits?

You're also right that the Trojans have less CG experience than the Ducks (by 1 game). So if that really matters, then so should bowl game experience. USC has won 24 Rose Bowls, OU just 2. Who's playing catchup?

Kelly has done well with his gimmicky offense, but as defenses get used to it, the up-tempo becomes just another soso idea like the Spread, Shotgun, Power I, and Single Wing before it. Eventually Mr. Knight will grow weary of trying to buy a championship and UDub will again be the power in the Northwest. Good luck back at ya.
Posted Wednesday August 01, 2012, About: Redd may split carries
I like his attitude. He could have been a feature back at plenty of good programs, but he chose to share the load for a chance at team glory.

As a good inside runner, Redd not only balances the offensive attack, he also makes the defense better. With Redd running north-south 15-20 times, the defense won't be on the field nearly as long. Last year the D was out there for 70-80 plays against Stanford and Oregon. Not this season.

I hate getting too confident before the season starts, but with the Ducks coming to the Coliseum, USC should be favored in every game. There will be a lot of outstanding teams with a chance this year, and the Trojans should be right there.
Posted Tuesday July 31, 2012, About: One Trojan willing to cede scholarship for Redd
Statement this afternoon from USC athletic director Pat Haden: "We welcome Silas Redd to the Trojan Family. He is an outstanding student and athlete."

"At USC, we've seen both sides of this issue, having lost a number of players to transfer due to our NCAA sanctions in 2010. But Lane Kiffin and his coaches would not be doing their job if they did not try to improve our team every single day. There is a specific need here for a player like Silas Redd, so Lane and our coaches recruited him within the guidelines set up in this instance by the NCAA."
Posted Tuesday July 31, 2012, About: One Trojan willing to cede scholarship for Redd
So it is, and so it has been. And if USC has the season that's projected, it's gonna get a lot worse by December. The only reason Saban got dragged into this is because of all the success he's had over the past 4 years. Take pride in the fact that your team is once again a target... and relax.
Posted Tuesday July 31, 2012, About: One Trojan willing to cede scholarship for Redd
In your case, you're guilty by association with GunnyND, who called Kiffin 'scum'. It's how things seem to be done here. Just as you lumped 'USC fans' as dissers of ND, LABoy lumped ND fans as dissers of USC.
Posted Tuesday July 31, 2012, About: One Trojan willing to cede scholarship for Redd
You seem far too reasonable for T&R. :-)
Ever consider hanging out on the CFB Message Boards?
Posted Tuesday July 31, 2012, About: One Trojan willing to cede scholarship for Redd
When a walk-on is offered a scholly it's usually because some dummy that was recruited ended up academically ineligible. The next year, the walk-on has to hold his breath all over again and hope there's another academically ineligible player, which there usually is. Fairy tale endings for walk-ons are rare.

Kiffin is prioritizing his leftover schollies and put Redd - a potential difference maker - ahead of his walk-ons. IMO any coach at any other top program would do the same or join Ty Willingham in the unemployment line.
Posted Friday June 08, 2012, About: Erickson believes Oregon may be nation's No. 1
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Posted Wednesday December 07, 2011, About: USC back can repay value of golf-cart ride
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